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The Oxford dictionary definition of hearing aid verification is the process of establishing the truth, accuracy or validity of something. The Australian Commonwealth Hearing Services Program (HSP) definition is: an objective method to demonstrate the device fitting is appropriate and supports the client to manage their hearing loss. Verification means the hearing aid is fit…
Glue ear, also known as adhesive otitis, Otitis media with effusion (OME), or serous otitis media, is a condition in which there is fluid build up in the middle ear behind the ear drum. The disorder is much more common in children due to Eustachian tube maturation. Symptoms of Glue Ear The condition is often asymptomatic apart from causing…
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Otitis (ear) media (middle) is an infection of the middle ear cavity. Normal Ear Vs Ear with Otitis Media Types Otitis media can be divided into 3 types. 1. Acute Otitis Media (AOM) Otitis media usually starts with a cold or a sore throat caused by bacteria or a virus. The infection spreads…
With the Covid-19 restrictions easing due to our combined efforts with following the advice of our State and Federal Governments, and our Chief Medical Officers, I’m sure we’ve all had time to reflect on our well-being and overall health, and life in general. During this isolation period, have you come up with a new resolution…
To maximise your hearing ability during these challenging times Harmony Hearing has developed the following: Rigorous Sanitisation between appointment visits (Following Gov. Health Departments Best Practice) Virtual Appointments: Live face-to-face consultations with our Audiologist using our innovative video chat system. Remote Adjustments:Modern hearing aids can be adjusted remotely by your clinician while you are in the…
Alzheimers is a seriously debilitating disease. Worse still, hearing loss can be misdiagnosed as Alzheimers, something no-one wants to be presented with. Both conditions present with similar symptoms such as sadness, anxiety, depression, confusion, memory loss of past events and people (ie partners, family and close friends), impatience and lack of trust. Although it can…
One has to wonder, Is Phonak Marvel the best Hearing Aid? They are the latest release from Phonak in November 2018. They are described as a multifunctional marvel. The big development is that they stream audio from almost any device that has bluetooth. Universally compatible because they use of bluetooth classic instead of a 3.4…
In the following video we explain the importance of changing your Oticon hearing aids wax filters; Oticon wax filters are named ProWax and ProWax miniFit. They can also be called wax guards. It is recommeded to swap them out as soon as hearing aid performance declines. We also suggest to changing them quarterly just in…
Bluetooth hearing aids are really popular right now across the world. Lot’s of people really enjoy being able to use their iPhones to stream audio or calls to their hearing aids. A lot of people think they are really expensive, but there are more than a few options for you if you are on a…
In Australia you have a choice of different types of hearing aid providers. There are big Corporate type providers such as; SpecSavers Audiology, Hearing Savers, Australian Hearing, National Hearing, Hearing Life & Audio Clinic in Australia. There are smaller independent providers like us at Harmony Hearing that strive to that provide more choice and personalised…
